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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.58, 31.32 and 22.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.58, 31.32 and 22.06 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.58 : 31.32 = 22.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.58/31.32 = 22.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.58x = 31.32 × 22.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.58x = 690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.92/22.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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